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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Recipe
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Recipe

These crispy garlic parmesan wings are tossed in an addictive, buttery homemade garlic parmesan sauce, better than your favorite wing joint, huge on flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken wings, parmesan
Servings: 4
Calories: 499kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN WINGS

  • 2 pounds chicken wings separated and wing tips removed
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder aluminum free
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne optional, for extra spicy
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

FOR THE GARLIC PARMESAN SAUCE

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes or use crushed dried chilies or 1 fresh hot chili, sliced (optional, for spicy!)
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce optional – use your favorite!
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

PREP THE CHICKEN WINGS

  • Pat the wings as dry as you can get them. This will help with the crispiness.
  • Set the wings into a large bowl and season with baking powder, paprika, cayenne, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss to get them nice and coated. The baking powder helps with the crispiness.

FOR BAKED CHICKEN WINGS

  • Heat oven to 250 degrees F (120 C). Set the wings onto a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Increase oven heat to 425 degrees F (220 C). Flip the chicken wings and bake another 30 minutes, or until the wings are cooked through and the skins are nice and crispy.

FOR AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS

  • Pat the chicken wings as dry as you can with paper towels.
  • Set the chicken wings into a large bowl and toss them with the baking powder, paprika, cayenne, garlic, salt and pepper, to evenly coat the skin.
  • Oil the air fryer basket with vegetable oil and set the seasoned chicken wings into the air fryer basket in an even layer. Air fry at 250 degrees F (120 C) for 15 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken wings, then set the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (205 C). Air fry for another 15-20 minutes, or to your desired crispiness. Internal temperature of chicken wings should reach 165 degrees F (74 C) internally when measured with a meat thermometer.

FOR THE GARLIC PARMESAN SAUCE

  • Add the butter to a small pot over medium heat. When melted, stir in the parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic, red pepper flakes, hot sauce and salt and pepper until well combined.

TO SERVE

  • Toss the finished chicken wings in the garlic parmesan sauce and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1037mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 2219IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 2mg